I live in an uninsulated old farmhouse my Grandfather built. Winters are hard, but I’m rewarded in summers with two of the most glorious-smelling roses (only two blooms per year!)on a spindly bush right behind the house. When I move, how do I take this plant with me?

Asclepias Tuberosa: this Milkweed plant is the only food consumed by the larva of the Monarch butterfly. Not only is the Monarch beautiful, but it’s also very long-lived for a butterfly (most live only a few days or at most a week or two). Monarchs migrate from the US to Mexico and farther south. The species is endangered. When the Milkweed seed pod dries and bursts open, each seed has small bunch of light & lofty fiber attached, so that the wind carries it away. These fibers were used to fill life-jackets for the sailors during the early 20th century.

I ADORE roses! If I’d had a daughter, I would have called her ‘Rosie’, but I am fortunate to have four boys!! However, I now have two little girls in my life, my grand daughters, who love flowers (and butterflies) as much as myself. I would love this book to make them some flowers. Thank you.

Our friends at Random House Audio are hosting an Audiobooks Crafter Sweepstakes this week, and the prize pack contains everything you need for a season of crafting, and reading, and beaching. Enter to win today!

June nuptials—the weather is wonderful, flowers are all a-bloom, and it’s the perfect time to plan a honeymoon! For all of you crafty brides who are planning a June wedding, here are some invaluable resources to help in your planning.

We’ve got a special treat for all you knitting New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals fans! We will be giving away two sets of tickets to the June 3rd Stitch n’ Pitch Game at Citi Field. All you have to do to be entered to win is spread word of CrafterNews.

After six long months of winter, the summer is finally upon us! Spring showers have slowed, the temperature is rising, and people are hitting the beach. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than with a giveaway? This week, we will be giving away two Beach Stamp Sets from Yellow Owl Workshop, the company behind the fun and ever-so-popular book, Print Workshop.